Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet

trembling or shaking of the hands or feet

Less common

Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

Rare

Blurred vision

bruising

chest pain

confusion

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly

fainting

feeling of warmth

numbness in the arms or legs

redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest

sweating

swelling

unusual tiredness or weakness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Arm, back, or jaw pain

chest tightness or heaviness

confusion

convulsions

decreased urine

dry mouth

general feeling of discomfort or illness

headache

increased thirst

loss of appetite

mood changes

muscle pain or cramps

nausea or vomiting

nervousness

numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips

pounding in the ears

shortness of breath

sleeplessness

slow or fast heartbeat

trouble sleeping

unable to sleep

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Cough

dizziness

Rare

Abdominal or stomach cramps

anxiety

bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste

change in taste

depression

hair loss

increase in body movements

itching skin

redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue

swelling or inflammation of the mouth

thinning of the hair

weakness

weight gain

weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.